8-28 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

hawktalk_icons_calendar.jpgAug. 28: Classes end for Summer 3
Sept. 2 - 4: College closed for Labor Day holiday
Sept. 5: Classes begin for Fall 1 and Fall 3

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL 2023 SESSIONS CHECKLIST

Classes start Tuesday, Sept. 5, for Fall 1 and Fall 3! Here are some quick tips and reminders to help you start the term feeling confident and prepared.
check markRent or buy your textbooks and course materials online from the CSM College Store and pick up in store or have your books shipped to you.
check markCheck your classes’ course shells in myLearning and peruse the syllabus. Course shells for your classes open seven days before the first day of class.
check markDownload the CSM Mobile and CSM Safe apps and stay plugged in to what’s going on at campus and in the CSM community.
check markFine-tune your schedule during the add/drop period. (Meet with an advisor first to make sure it won’t negatively impact your financial aid or veteran benefits!)

NEW TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES: COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY AND WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

If you’re looking ahead to your bachelor’s degree, you now have even more options for continuing your studies! CSM recently finalized new transfer agreements with Coppin State University for data science and West Virginia University Institute of Technology for chemistry. Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 290 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!

HAWKLAND BADGES NOW ON SALE!

Join CSM's first-ever Hawkland Gaming Festival taking place Sept. 23 on the La Plata Campus. There will be game designers, paint-and-take miniatures, demos, a gaming library, and other events and activities. Get your badges now and join the fun! For questions, contact professor Andrew Wodzianski, club advisor, festival director, akwodzianski@csmd.edu.
GET BADGES

UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS

ath_hawks_logo.pngUPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS

Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory!
Aug. 29: Women’s Volleyball – Montgomery College
Aug. 31: Men’s Soccer – Prince George’s Community College; Women’s Volleyball – Cecil College
Sept. 2: Women’s and Men’s Soccer – Westmoreland County Community College; Women’s Volleyball – Penn State Hazleton and Lackawanna College
Sept. 7: Men’s Soccer – Northern Virginia Community College
Sept. 9: Women’s and Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball – West Virginia University Potomac State College
Sept. 10: Women’s Volleyball – Garrett College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR

NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS

RETURN OF THE HAWKS

Celebrate the start of fall classes with Return of the Hawks Sept. 5 to 7. Stop by our tables on campus for snacks, games, and giveaways, and showcase your talent with virtual karaoke!
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TRANSFER 101 WEBINAR

Do you want to transfer to continue your studies, but don’t know where to start? Join CSM Transfer Services on Sept. 5 for Transfer 101 to learn the basics of transferring and how to begin your search.
REGISTER 

TRANSFER THURSDAY

Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.

REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: TIFFANY BARBER

Tiffany Barber video image.pngThis week, hear from CSM nursing alum Tiffany Barber ’00:

“The College of Southern Maryland was a catalyst not only in my career, but in my life.” 

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STUDENT RESOURCES

CSM COLLEGE SURVIVAL GUIDE

The College Survival Guide is a recurring feature that directs members of the CSM community to free resources and support for whatever challenges they may be facing. At CSM, no hawk has to fly alone. 

Talon Chatbot

NEED HELP GETTING ORIENTED? Hawk Hub navigators are here to guide incoming and current students with enrollment and registration, student services, and much more. Call, email, or visit an on-campus Hawk Hub location to get your questions answered and receive the help you need for success.

Live chat is also available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the CSM chatbot. Connect to the chatbot from any CSM webpage using the “Ask Talon the Hawk” button, then type “Speak with staff” to connect to a staff member!

Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, College Central Network is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni.

You can upload your current resume or use College Central Network’s template to create a resume and begin the search for the position that’s right for you. It also includes a video and print library on topics related to getting and keeping the job, such as salary negotiations, attending job and career fairs, and more!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

TAKE A TOUR OF THE CSM MOBILE APP

The CSM Mobile app connects you to your CSM community and helps you keep up with what’s happening on campus. Access campus information on the go, join discussions with your peers, organize your class assignments, and chat with friends. Download CSM Mobile today and check out this handy guide to all the ways it can help you stay connected and organized.
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ADVISING DROP-IN AND WALK-IN ONLY BEGINS NEXT WEEK

The fall semester is just two weeks away, and academic advising services are in high demand! The first day of class for Fall 1 and Fall 3 is Tuesday, Sept. 5—right after the Labor Day holiday. If you need to meet with an advisor, don’t delay! Advising will be drop-in and call-in only until Sept. 15.
MEET WITH AN ADVISOR

GET YOUR BEARINGS WITH CAMPUS MAPS

Find your classes and other important places on campus with interactive or printable maps of CSM locations. (Maps are also available in the app, so download CSM Mobile and have all the campus information you need, right at your fingertips!)
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Oct
14
Fall Festival
11:30 AM
All Campuses
Oct
14
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA Atrium, Front Lawn
Oct
14
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby/Room 100
Oct
15
Blockbuster and Bites: Spooky Edition
11:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Student Lounge
Oct
15
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA, Room 119
Oct
15
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, AD Courtyard
Oct
15
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus - Location TBD
Oct
16
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA, Front Lawn
Oct
16
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Location TBD
Oct
16
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus , HS Lobby
Oct
17
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, AD Courtyard
Oct
17
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Location TBD
Oct
17
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus , HS Lobby
Oct
22
S'more Scares
6:00 PM
James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Building), Lawn
Oct
23
Pumpkin Painting
1:00 PM
Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Lobby
Nov
4
Adulting 101
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby
Nov
4
Nov
5
October 4 - November 5, Food Drive: Basket of Blessings
9:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Atrium
Nov
12
Heartfelt Thanks: Nursing Student Appreciation
10:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Room 119
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